I weigh more than I ever have in my life. My arms are growing, I have folds of fat in my back whenever I lean back too far, and I have love handles. I don't need a flat stomach, I just want to be 140 again, I want to be able to bend however I want without thick rolls getting in my way!

It doesn't feel good. I gained a few pounds thanks to a new job (hello stress and travelling) and I feel a bit gross. I also have a bad habit of binging when I'm travelling so I'm working on my mindfulness at the same time.

Not settling on the, “But you’re 30 now and have two kids. You look fine considering that...”. Nope! I want to feel good in my body again! I’ve dropped 24 since January 1! I’m at 122 and want to get to 116-118 by the end of the year!

I have always been good with exercise but I tend to be an emotional eater and also have trouble with snacking. I lost my dad a couple of years ago and put on some weight with that, then lost my dog last fall (he was only 2, so was a shock) and put some more on with that. Plus the last 3 or 4 years my husband got me into weightlifting and while I have put on muscle, I have fat on top which I feel is covering it up too much. I don't feel like I look bad, just not as good as I would like. I need to get my diet under control so I can uncover the muscle I have

Because I'm in a SERIOUSLY petty mood today - but it's not exactly when your ex is engaged to a 22 year old.... I MUST stay fitter/thinner/whatever more than she is... He's 44 - I think it's cute that he's exactly twice her age. (I'd be better about if he hadn't been sleeping with her the last year I was married to him when she was 19).

I'm 60 and don't want to end up like Mama having to hold onto someone from the car to the store, due to balance issues. She is 80. Training at the gym has helped me a lot with that and I have lost inches. Still fighting the stomach fat, but know there are muscles under :-)

My current motivation is the cruise we are going on in 7 weeks, but recent motivations included pole dancing competitions in which I was onstage in what was basically a bikini while strangers judged me.

My motivation is fitting back into my favorite pair of jeans...
Also, my mom is really healthy (she is 51 with nearly a 6 pack!)
She is a huge motivator. I look forward to the day where I can kick her a** in our workouts! lol

My current motivation is the cruise we are going on in 7 weeks, but recent motivations included pole dancing competitions in which I was onstage in what was basically a bikini while strangers judged me.

Current Motivation: LOOK & FEEL GOOD in a bikini
I've gotten strong and leaner but still working on that sexy beach body. Turning 47 this year and I want to look and feel my best!! Don't want to be that "mom" that gave up-

Hi! I just found this group. I'm excited to join since I now qualify for it as I'm no longer obese! I started at 180 and now I'm currently maintaining/plateauing at 130. I want to be 115/120 (whatever looks best; also weight isn't that important to me as I'm planning to really work on my nutrition and start a muscle fitness program and 10 lbs of muscle look like nothing like 10 lbs of fat if I end up at 130 again! Lol!)

I want to fit in cute clothes again. Primarily though it's to get fit and healthy so I can have a healthy old age. I want to avoid, if possible, some/all of the health issues my mother had during her old age. I want to be able to walk steady on my feet, no/minimal balance issues, not being weak physically (not being incapable of getting out of a bathtub after a bath), and hopefully no heart operations (3 way bypass) or IPF. I want to be able to live my life with as few health issues as possible and be capable of doing what I want to do when I want to do it.

I workout 5-6 days a week and have definitely gotten a lot stronger and I want to look strong too (right now there's a layer of fat over all the muscle). I'd also love for my clothes to fit a bit better too. I know there are a bunch of things in my closet I'm not reaching for because I don't feel as good in them as I used to.

Well, there's been an update for me - watching the pro races a couple weeks ago I realized I could have qualified for my class. Probably would have been dead last, but I could have qualified. While sitting there watching the races I blurted out "I'm racing there next year." It wasn't an if/and/or/but statement, I simply decided that it is happening.

I've "planned" on trying the pro circuit "when I was ready/fast enough" but was letting myself be a little wishy-washy about it. Flipped that switch in my brain, and that's that. Decision made. Which means a lot of hard work (including losing the weight) between now and then, but it's going to happen - no longer a mobile target!!

Well, there's been an update for me - watching the pro races a couple weeks ago I realized I could have qualified for my class. Probably would have been dead last, but I could have qualified. While sitting there watching the races I blurted out "I'm racing there next year." It wasn't an if/and/or/but statement, I simply decided that it is happening.

I've "planned" on trying the pro circuit "when I was ready/fast enough" but was letting myself be a little wishy-washy about it. Flipped that switch in my brain, and that's that. Decision made. Which means a lot of hard work (including losing the weight) between now and then, but it's going to happen - no longer a mobile target!!

Getting into competition shape is what REALLY motivates me. I have the horsepower to do it and he will be old enough to start running next year. I can't stand the thought of me holding him back because I'm heavy & weak.

What do you work on? I've been working to build core strength & upper body.

Getting into competition shape is what REALLY motivates me. I have the horsepower to do it and he will be old enough to start running next year. I can't stand the thought of me holding him back because I'm heavy & weak.

What do you work on? I've been working to build core strength & upper body.

There's nothing like competing at speed for an adrenaline junkie.

My training ends up covering a range - strength training, cardio, and muscle endurance. My plan right now is to work through a middle-difficulty plan through mid September, then step up to my intense training plan until November, then back to a mid level plan until the middle of January when I'll go back to the intense program in a final push to prepare for the season that starts in mid-late March.

All my training includes strength splits, and some element of endurance/cardio. With the racing, there are short, intense movements that are repeated multiple times each lap, and you need to be able to last the entire race (ranging from 6-8 laps at my current level, 22-25 laps at the pro level). Figure 1.5-2 minutes/lap (give or take depending on the track).

It's surprisingly physical - in fact, so much so, that in full-body conditioning tests, top level motorcycle racers actually test out as some of the most fit athletes in the world because it's really a test of endurance, strength, and ability to push all of those limits (mental too), with NO break/rest/regroup, for upwards of 30 minutes.

After last year’s stress of a job search, a new job and a cross country move for my family of five, none of my work clothes fit. Ten years ago I lost 120 pounds, and I don’t want to be the person that has them come back.